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GLOSSARY
1 way transmission
a radio transmission in which STAR Modem™
transmits data without requiring an
acknowledgement answer from the remote Host.
2 way transmission
a radio transmission in which STAR Modem™
transmits data requiring an acknowledgement
answer from the remote Host.
Client
a radio device which can initiate a 1 way or 2 way
transmission to a Server. The Client is also
defined as Transmitter. STAR Modem™, RF
terminals or RF hand-held readers function as
Clients.
Server
a radio device which is continuously waiting for a 1
way or 2 way transmission initiated by a Client.
The Server is also defined as Receiver.
STAR Modem™ or OM-cradles function as
Servers.
Bi-directional Communication
the ability to both receive radio messages as a
Server and to initiate radio transmission as a
Client.
Destination Device
the radio device to which a message must be sent
or to which an answer to a previously received
message must be given.
DATA
a string of up to 238 characters sent as an answer
from a Remote Host to a Client.
Empty Answer
a radio acknowledgement containing no
information (data) content.
Local Host
the Host to which STAR Modem™ is physically
connected through a cable. This can be a PC, a
device such as a scanner, or other peripheral
device such as a printer.
Remote Host
the Host to which a transmitting STAR Modem™
Client sends a message via radio.